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Chaim Katzman

Founder & Chairman, Gazit Globe

Search every verified Chaim Katzman interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Chaim Katzman, founder and chairman of Gazit Globe, discussed his company’s portfolio and real estate strategy in a 2023 interview. He stated that Gazit Globe controls 104 shopping centers in major metropolitan areas worldwide, with a total value of around $12 billion. Katzman described Florida’s real estate future as “not that complicated” and advised investors to become long-term investors. He also recommended that newcomers to real estate “become an expert” by focusing on a local niche and studying it thoroughly. In earlier appearances, Katzman addressed economic and political topics. He argued that a two-state solution is the only viable path for Israel and the Palestinians, stating that “if we do not want to have a South Africa in Israel or a democratic country with a minority Jewish population, the two-state approach is the way forward.” On the economy, he noted that Gazit Globe had been a net buyer during the 2009 recession, investing close to a billion dollars, and he described the real estate industry as a cyclical business where companies should maintain liquidity to survive downturns.

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